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CWFL 41 Sabio v Bodybag II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeuss Balmuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeuss Balmuda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeuss Balmuda!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambatesa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balmuda slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambatesa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambatesa thows a body shot but no joy.
Balmuda tries to clinch up but Gambatesa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balmuda is looking to clinch.
Gambatesa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balmuda avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Gambatesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambatesa misses with a takedown attempt - Balmuda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balmuda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambatesa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balmuda's waist but Balmuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gambatesa off to one side.
Gambatesa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambatesa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balmuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambatesa circles away.
Balmuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balmuda moves in looking to clinch but Gambatesa pushes him off.
Balmuda tries to clinch but Gambatesa moves out of range.
Gambatesa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balmuda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambatesa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zeuss Balmuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balmuda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balmuda wants it to stay on the feet.
Gambatesa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balmuda but Balmuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gambatesa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambatesa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gambatesa tries to clinch
and Balmuda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Balmuda.
Gambatesa jumps guard but Balmuda stands there with Gambatesa around his waist. Gambatesa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gambatesa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gambatesa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balmuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambatesa looks for a takedown but Balmuda sprawls well.
Balmuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambatesa circles away.
Gambatesa misses with a low kick.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balmuda as he jumps to the side.
Gambatesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balmuda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Balmuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambatesa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balmuda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambatesa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balmuda is trying to defend but Gambatesa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa trying to pass the guard but Balmuda defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balmuda is trying to stand.
Balmuda looks gassed!
Gambatesa is taking a breather. Balmuda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Balmuda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gambatesa throws a combination that misses
and Balmuda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambatesa wants to get back to striking at distance but Balmuda won't allow it.
Gambatesa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balmuda walks away with a smile on his face. Gambatesa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gambatesa closes the distance and clinches up with Balmuda, looking for a takedown. Gambatesa pushes Balmuda against the cage but Balmuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balmuda tries to clinch up.
Gambatesa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambatesa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balmuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Balmuda as Gambatesa shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Gambatesa or perhaps it was just good defense by Balmuda which made him look bad.
Balmuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balmuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gambatesa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambatesa tries to close the distance and clinch but Balmuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeuss Balmuda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gambatesa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balmuda moves into the clinch.
Gambatesa is trying to break the clinch but Balmuda is controlling him.
Gambatesa prevents Balmuda from breaking the clinch.
Balmuda has Gambatesa pressed against the cage, preventing Gambatesa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gambatesa tries to pull guard but Balmuda holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambatesa drops back down to his feet.
Gambatesa is trying to drag Balmuda to the mat but Balmuda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Balmuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambatesa keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambatesa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Zeuss Balmuda has been cut.
Balmuda tries to clinch
and Gambatesa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambatesa throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Balmuda colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Gambatesa as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Balmuda is left battered and dazed whilst Gambatesa and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Gambatesa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensei Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei Biff will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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279 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamarcus Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sensei Biff!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biff.
No luck for Biff with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Winters misses.
Biff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biff at a distance.
Biff looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winters misses the shot to the body.
Winters cracks Biff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Biff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winters finish him?
Biff is rocked!
It looks like Sensei Biff has been cut.
Winters digs a good body shot into Biff's ribs.
Winters looks to land a right hand but Biff moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Winters. No joy for Biff on that attempt.
Jamarcus Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Biff.
Winters throws a hook but Biff avoids it easily.
Winters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winters lands an elbow inside.
Biff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winters lands a nice elbow.
Winters connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff looking to slow down the pace here.
Winters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biff wants a takedown but no success here.
Winters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Winters.
Winters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Winters lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Sensei Biff's cut even more.
Winters tries to land a knee to the head but Biff blocks with his arms.
Biff fails to pull guard.
Winters lands an elbow that stopped Biff in his tracks for a moment.
Winters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winters lands an elbow inside.
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters digs a right hand underneath Biff's ribcage. Biff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters.
Winters scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Winters.
Winters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Winters landing knees to the head.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Winters scores with a shot to the side of Biff's head.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters lands an elbow inside that Biff shrugs off.
Winters is working Biff over against the cage.
Winters lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Sensei Biff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Winters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winters lands a nice knee to the body.
Winters lands an elbow inside that Biff shrugs off.
Good body shot from Winters.
Winters lands a body shot.
Winters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biff is trying desperately to land a takedown but Winters is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Biff.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winters lands a hook that snaps the head of Biff backwards.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
Winters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Winters.
Winters connects with a knee to the head.
Winters scores with a hook to the body.
Winters lands a right hand.
Winters gets through Biff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Winters.
Winters lands an elbow that stopped Biff in his tracks for a moment.
Winters lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters lands an elbow that stopped Biff in his tracks for a moment.
Winters cracks Biff with a nice body shot.
Biff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Winters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Biff takes an elbow to the temple.
Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biff backwards.
Winters lands a nice elbow.
Biff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winters lands a nice elbow.
Winters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
Winters is working Biff over against the cage.
Biff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Biff.
Winters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biff or not.
Biff avoids the elbow strike from Winters, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters is working Biff over against the cage.
Winters lands with a right to the head.
Winters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Winters lands an elbow just above Biff 's eye.
Winters lands a damaging elbow.
Sensei Biff's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Biff struggles to land a body shot inside as Winters controls his hands.
Winters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Winters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biff managing to block the knees to the body from Winters.
Winters pushes Biff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Winters.
Winters lands a damaging elbow.
Winters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biff avoids it.
Biff misses with a body punch.
Winters lands a good knee to the midsection. Biff won't want to take too many of those.
Winters lands an elbow inside that Biff shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winters lands a knee to the head.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Biff.
Winters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Biff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Winters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biff's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamarcus Winters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Biff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Winters is looking to clinch.
Biff closes the distance and clinches up with Winters, looking for a takedown. Biff pushes Winters against the cage but Winters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winters misses with a hook. Biff ducked under it nicely.
Biff avoids the body shot from Winters.
Biff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Winters misses.
Biff doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away.
Winters has Biff up against the cage in a clinch.
Winters digs a right hand into Biff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biff's gas tank.
Winters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biff tries to score a body lock takedown but Winters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Biff tries to circle away but Winters has him pinned against the cage.
Winters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winters pushes Biff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winters lands with a light punch inside.
Winters lands a nice elbow.
Winters crunches a lovely knee into Biff's ribcage.
Jamarcus Winters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winters scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters lands with a short shot to the head.
Winters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biff's defenses.
Winters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biff can do to turn this around?
Winters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Winters lands a nice elbow.
Winters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biff backwards.
Winters scores a nice knee to the body.
Biff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Winters landing knees to the body.
Winters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Winters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biff can't get the takedown.
Jamarcus Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Biff.
A shot in the inside from Winters.
Biff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winters smiles and moves away.
Winters scores with a sloppy right hand. Biff should have avoided that one.
Winters sizes up Biff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winters dips to his left and cracks Biff with an uppercut!
Winters throws a body punch but Biff moves out of range.
Biff defending well as Winters loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Winters.
Winters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winters throws a shot from downtown. Biff moves away and avoids it.
Biff throws a head kick but Winters moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winters. Biff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winters is looking to clinch but Biff is avoiding it.
Winters doesn't manage to clinch there - Biff circles away.
Biff tries for a takedown but Winters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biff slips a jab and a cross from Winters.
Biff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winters. Biff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biff throws a leg kick but Winters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jamarcus Winters is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Winters misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winters.
Biff dodges the punch combination from Winters.
Winters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biff was well out of range. Poor timing from Winters.
Biff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biff tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Winters.
Biff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winters sprawls well. Winters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biff gets slowly back to his feet.
Biff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biff tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winters lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biff takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sensei Biff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamarcus Winters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Fenomeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit has chosen Deliverance as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ronaldo Fenomeno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Fenomeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenomeno fails with a takedown attempt.
Fenomeno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fertit as he jumps to the side.
Fenomeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ronaldo Fenomeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenomeno tries for a takedown but Fertit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Fenomeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenomeno closes the distance and clinches.
Fertit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fenomeno regains guard.
Fertit landing some decent shots from guard.
Fenomeno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fertit controls the pace.
Fertit throwing strikes but missing.
Fertit passes Fenomeno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fertit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fenomeno!
Fertit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fertit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fenomeno is surviving well by controlling Fertit's body position as best he can.
Fertit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fenomeno manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenomeno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fenomeno is trying to stand back up but Fertit is controlling him
Fenomeno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fertit wants to control but Fenomeno is keeping him busy.
Fertit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fenomeno won't allow Fertit to pass to mount.
Fenomeno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fenomeno is staying active underneath Fertit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fenomeno throws a right hand that Fertit ducks under and follows up with a left that Fertit also avoids with ease.
Fertit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fertit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fenomeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fertit.
Fenomeno actively working from the bottom here.
Fenomeno is looking for a sweep. Fertit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fertit is looking for a kimura but Fenomeno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fertit to get the leverage.
Well, if Fertit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fenomeno wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is pressing down on Fenomeno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fenomeno is holding on for now.
Fertit is just content to waste time from the top position. Fenomeno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fertit passes Fenomeno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fertit is looking for a kimura but Fenomeno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fertit to get the leverage.
Fertit looks gassed!
Fenomeno is looking to escape.
Fertit is looking to take a break and control but Fenomeno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit is thwarting Fenomeno's attempts to control the position.
Fenomeno wants to improve his position but Fertit is controlling well.
Fenomeno actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fenomeno is staying active underneath Fertit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fertit is thwarting Fenomeno's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fenomeno has his takedown stuffed
and Fertit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fenomeno's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenomeno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fertit is one step ahead there.
Fertit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fertit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fenomeno's guard.
Fertit is trying to control. Fenomeno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fenomeno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fertit is working away from the top position though.
Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Fenomeno is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fertit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fenomeno tries to clinch up
and Fertit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fenomeno's guard now.
Fertit is pushing down on Fenomeno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fenomeno is fighting to maintain full guard but Fertit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fenomeno gets full guard.
Fertit stands up over Fenomeno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnny Fertit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fertit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fenomeno's head.
Fertit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fenomeno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fertit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fertit postures up in Fenomeno's guard and throws a big left but Fenomeno blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fertit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fertit is pushing down on Fenomeno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fenomeno is fighting to maintain full guard but Fertit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fenomeno won't allow Fertit to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fenomeno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fenomeno can't keep his opponent in guard - Fertit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fertit working over Fenomeno with some ground and pound. Fenomeno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fertit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit is pressing down on Fenomeno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fenomeno is holding on for now.
Fertit is looking for a kimura here.
Fenomeno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fenomeno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Fenomeno is defending well.
Fenomeno is looking to control Fertit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fenomeno avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fenomeno tries to clinch but Fertit moves away
and Fertit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fenomeno's guard now.
Fertit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fenomeno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fenomeno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fertit!
Fenomeno swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fertit is now in Fenomeno's guard. A big mistake from Fenomeno there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit won't allow Fenomeno to sweep him here.
Fertit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fenomeno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fenomeno has escaped and now he's on top!
Fenomeno stopping the sweep attempt from Fertit.
Fertit keeping moving, preventing Fenomeno from controlling successfully.
Fenomeno preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fertit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fenomeno is stalling in the full guard.
Fenomeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit keeping full guard, as Fenomeno tries to pass.
Fertit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fenomeno defends it easily.
Fenomeno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fertit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fenomeno has Fertit in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fertit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fertit gets the takedown into side control.
Fertit wants to control but Fenomeno is keeping him busy.
Fertit lands some shots froms side control.
Fertit tries for a kimura but Fenomeno is defending well.
Fertit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fenomeno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fertit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fenomeno is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fenomeno is looking to reverse the position.
Fertit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenomeno keeps working.
Fertit happy to just control the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fenomeno moves into the clinch successfully.
Fenomeno drags the fight down to the ground.
Fenomeno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fertit controls the pace.
Fertit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenomeno is keeping the position for now.
Fenomeno trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fertit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenomeno is keeping the position for now.
Fenomeno keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.
Fenomeno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fertit's guard.
Fertit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fenomeno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fertit keeping moving, preventing Fenomeno from controlling successfully.
Fertit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fenomeno defends well.
Fenomeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno won't allow Fertit to sweep him here.
Ronaldo Fenomeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenomeno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fenomeno looking to sit in guard and control but Fertit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fenomeno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fenomeno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fenomeno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fertit working some strikes from top position.
Fertit landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno is looking to stand up but Fertit isn't so interested in that idea.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenomeno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny Fertit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fertit wants to pass the guard but Fenomeno is keeping the position.
Fertit passes Fenomeno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fertit trying to control the action but Fenomeno is working from the bottom.
Fenomeno is looking for a sweep. Fertit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fertit is working for a submission of some sort.
Fenomeno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fertit pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fertit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fertit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fertit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elephant Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Wellwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elephant Man's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elephant Man!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellwood takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Wellwood lands an overhand right.
Wellwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Elephant Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellwood gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellwood circles away.
Wellwood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Wellwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellwood.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wellwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Wellwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man tries to clinch but Wellwood moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellwood just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Wellwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wellwood throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Wellwood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wellwood gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wellwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Wellwood misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man tries to clinch up.
Elephant Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellwood misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man is looking to clinch but Wellwood is avoiding it.
Wellwood shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Wellwood dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Wellwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to clinch but Wellwood moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellwood. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man leaves Wellwood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellwood is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wellwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man tries to clinch but Wellwood is having none of it.
Elephant Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellwood misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elephant Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wellwood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Wellwood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's entrance music is Empire State of Mind. A fine choice. Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Liddell slips under a jab from Belfort.
Liddell jabs Belfort right on the nose. Belfort blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Jab by Belfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Liddell sprawling to the canvas! Liddell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Belfort finish him?!
Liddell is rocked!
Belfort misses with the combination.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liddell misses with a hook. Belfort ducked under it nicely.
Liddell seems to have recovered his senses.
Belfort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Belfort throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Belfort throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Liddell saw that one coming.
Liddell tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belfort throws a hook but Liddell avoids it easily.
Belfort shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liddell walks into a left hand.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws an overhand right that drops Liddell like a sack of potatoes! Belfort dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dwayne waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arturo Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dwayne waters!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
waters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
waters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from waters misses the target.
waters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? waters is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, waters circles away and we're back to standing.
waters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - waters circles away.
waters misses with the combination.
waters thows a left - swing and a miss!
waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but waters avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts waters, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
waters takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
waters tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from waters.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
waters scores with a shot to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.
waters cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
waters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ward is rocked!
waters lands with a right and another and another! Ward is in big trouble! waters lands again and this time it's lights out for Ward! A quality knockout there for waters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). dwayne waters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Podrezov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Butters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Podrezov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is South Park - La Resistance!. Fedor Podrezov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Podrezov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Butters!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podrezov throws a sloppy head kick and Butters moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butters.
Butters avoids the head kick by Podrezov.
Podrezov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Butters napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butters holds on to Podrezov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Butters tries to buck Podrezov off but Podrezov is having none of it.
Butters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butters is trying to control Podrezov's posture but Podrezov avoids it.
Podrezov wants to control but Butters is keeping him busy.
Podrezov wants to stand but Butters is controlling his arm.
Podrezov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Podrezov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Butters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butters is working for a kimura but Podrezov is defending it quite comfortably.
Podrezov wants to control but Butters is keeping busy.
Podrezov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butters.
Podrezov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butters is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butters is thwarting Podrezov's attempts to control the position.
Butters trying to pass the guard but Podrezov defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butters tries to clinch but Podrezov is having none of it.
Podrezov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Butters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Podrezov wants to get up but he can't break Butters's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Butters is trying to control the position but Podrezov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butters looks gassed!
Podrezov won't allow Butters to sweep him here.
Podrezov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butters is pulling down on Podrezov's head to control his posture.
Butters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Podrezov postures up.
Butters keeping moving, preventing Podrezov from controlling successfully.
Podrezov wanted to stand there but Butters had control of the position.
Butters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Podrezov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Butters looking for a guillotine here but Podrezov defends easily.
Podrezov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Podrezov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Butters looking for a guillotine here but Podrezov defends easily.
Butters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Butters will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Podrezov as Butters shoots in.
Podrezov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butters's waist but Butters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Podrezov off to one side.
Butters tries to clinch up.
Podrezov lands with a nice combination. Butters backs away looking to recover.
Podrezov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butters as he jumps to the side.
Podrezov throws a sloppy head kick and Butters moves out of range easily.
Podrezov shoots in for a double leg but Butters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Podrezov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Podrezov tries to bench press Butters off him but Butters keeps the position.
Butters is trying to get an arm triangle but Podrezov is defending well.
Butters is trying to get an arm triangle but Podrezov is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podrezov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podrezov tries to improve position but can't.
Podrezov is working hard here to advance position.
Butters throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Butters tries for a kimura but Podrezov is defending well.
Podrezov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Butters off and has taken his back!
Butters trying to control the hands but Podrezov breaks the grip.
Podrezov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Butters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Butters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butters looking for submissions off his back.
Podrezov is looking for a kimura here.
Butters looking for submissions off his back.
Podrezov trying to control the action but Butters is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Podrezov is working away from the top position though.
Podrezov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Butters.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Butters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butters shoots in and bounces Podrezov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Butters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Butters wants to free his trapped foot but Podrezov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Butters is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butters seems to be looking for submissions.
Butters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podrezov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butters.
Butters prevents Podrezov from improving his position.
Butters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Podrezov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Podrezov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Butters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Podrezov thuds a left hand into Butters's body.
Fedor Podrezov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Podrezov has his takedown stuffed
and Butters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butters tries to free his leg and advance position but Podrezov is retaining full guard.
Butters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podrezov, who protects the arm well.
Podrezov struggling a bit here.
Stan Butters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Podrezov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Butters's guard! Nice work there by Podrezov!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Podrezov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butters, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podrezov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butters as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Butters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Butters. No joy for Podrezov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Podrezov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butters scores a takedown into full mount!
Podrezov working to try and regain half guard.
Butters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Butters there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Butters unloads with some shots from mount but Podrezov bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butters is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Podrezov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Butters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Podrezov is on top in guard.
Podrezov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butters keeping moving, preventing Podrezov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butters is on top in guard.
Butters slips nicely into half guard.
Butters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Podrezov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Podrezov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Butters is tapping! Great win for Podrezov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Podrezov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Ruaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Unborn - Tupac kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mitchell Joseph had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Ruaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joseph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruaz pushes Joseph off looking to stand but Joseph dives back in and keeps control.
Joseph wants to stand but Ruaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ruaz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Joseph manages to move to mount!
Joseph won't let Ruaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Joseph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruaz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ruaz looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throwing strikes here but Ruaz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Joseph thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joseph punching from mount but Ruaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Joseph lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruaz hang on?
Ruaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Joseph dominating with strikes here.
Joseph thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joseph throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ruaz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Joseph tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joseph takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joseph lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ruaz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ruaz bucks Joseph off and manages to get back to his feet!
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruaz. That did some damage!
Joseph lands a left and a right that send Ruaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Joseph thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Marcos Ruaz has been cut.
Joseph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joseph decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joseph throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ruaz stumbling backwards into the cage! Ruaz bounces back off the cage towards Joseph, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Joseph lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Joseph celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitchell Joseph!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Roche!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roche throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Roche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson stuns Roche with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roger Roche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Roger Roche has been cut.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Roche doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Roche.
Johnsson moves out of range as Roche strikes.
Johnsson lands the left hand.
Roche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson stalks Roche and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roche's face. Roche staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson throws a combination. Roche tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roche throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Roche's body. Roche takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roche looks gassed!
Roche misses with a double jab
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roche misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson digs a good hook to Roche's body.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnsson throws a combination. Roche tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Roger Roche's cut even more.
Roche might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice combination there by Johnsson.
Johnsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnsson drops Roche with a beautiful combination! Roche stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnsson is looking for the KO!
Roche is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roche is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnsson finish him?
The cut above Roger Roche's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnsson rushes Roche with punches - Roche moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Roche goes down! Johnsson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bodybag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ariel Sabio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ariel Sabio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bodybag!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodybag scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabio should have avoided that one.
Sabio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Sabio.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabio prevents a body shot from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bodybag fails to land.
Bodybag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabio manages to break the clinch.
Sabio slips under a jab from Bodybag.
Sabio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabio misses with a head kick.
Sabio lands a head kick!
Bodybag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sabio misses with a head kick.
Sabio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bodybag scores with a decent looking hook.
Bodybag avoids the head kick by Sabio.
Sabio throws a series of punches but Bodybag avoids them all with ease.
Bodybag throws a nice looking combination but Sabio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bodybag sizes up Sabio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabio tried to score with a low kick but Bodybag checks it.
Donk. Bodybag catches Sabio right on the button with a cross.
Bodybag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bodybag drives through and clinches with Sabio against the cage.
Bodybag works on Sabio's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bodybag.
Sabio takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sabio scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Bodybag on the inside.
Bodybag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabio or not.
Bodybag is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sabio blocking some punches.
Sabio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bodybag has him pressed against the cage.
Bodybag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bodybag moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bodybag.
Sabio tries to break free but Bodybag pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabio.
Sabio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bodybag controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Sabio.
Sabio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabio throws a nice looking combination but Bodybag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabio drops his hands momentarily and Bodybag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabio avoids the body shot from Bodybag.
Johnny Bodybag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bodybag, as that shot connected.
Sabio is rocked!
Sabio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Sabio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Sabio.
Bodybag throws a lazy right hand but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bodybag clinches.
Sabio seems to have got his legs back now.
Bodybag can't find room to land a body shot as Sabio controls the action.
Sabio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sabio has a couple of punches blocked by Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a body punch.
Sabio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bodybags head.
Bodybag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Sabio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bodybag pushes Sabio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bodybag lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Sabio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bodybag walks away with a smile on his face. Sabio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bodybag might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bodybag digs a right hand into Sabio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabio's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Bodybag.
Sabio is breathing heavily.
Bodybag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sabio has a couple of punches blocked by Bodybag.
Bodybag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bodybag misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabio tries a body shot but Bodybag blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bodybag.
Nice body punch from Bodybag.
Sabio blocks an uppercut.
Bodybag pushes Sabio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Bodybag as the two fighters clinch.
Bodybag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bodybag.
Sabio working hard to break the clinch.
Bodybag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bodybag pushes Sabio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bodybag creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sabio with a big uppercut! Sabio tries to clinch up but Bodybag pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Sabio to the mat! Sabio covers up and Bodybag unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Bodybag!
Johnny Bodybag is the new welterweight champion!
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